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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.72, 14,105.16 and 7,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.72, 14,105.16 and 7,205.72 is: 10,767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.72 : 14,105.16 = 7,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.72/14,105.16 = 7,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.72x = 14,105.16 × 7,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.72x = 101,637,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,637,833.52/9,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.04

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